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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Michigans unbeaten start has been built on a schedule loaded with home games in one of the nations most intimidating stadiums.The second-ranked Wolverines (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 3 CFP) will finally have to go on the road Saturday to face a tough opponent in Iowa, although the Hawkeyes (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) arent nearly as tough as they were expected to be. Michigan (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) has been on the road just twice, throttling Rutgers by 78 points and surviving Michigan State by nine on its way to the top of the league.But neither the Scarlet Knights nor the Spartans have won a Big Ten game. Iowa, even with all of its struggles , should present the heavily-favored Wolverines with a challenge unlike anything theyve seen so far this season.Not that theyre worried.Weve been here before, Michigan linebacker/defensive back Jabrill Peppers said. We know how to win now and what and what not to do. Its just part of growing up and maturing. We got a lot of savvy guys out there.Realignment has put a damper on this long-time league rivalry, which has been dormant since 2013. But the Hawkeyes have beaten Michigan at home three times in a row, and another victory would shake up the playoff picture and give a struggling Iowa program a major boost.Here are some of the keys to consider as Michigan and Iowa prepare to meet for the 60th time:JABRILL VS. DEZThis game will feature two of the nations best defenders in Peppers and Iowa cornerback Desmond King. Peppers is a finalist for nearly every award in the country and is on track for an invitation to the Heisman Trophy presentation, and King is the reigning Thorpe Award winner. But while King will finally get tested by an attack featuring Amara Darboh, Jehu Chesson and Jake Butt, Iowas receiving corps has yet to prove it can test a decent defense. Peppers, of course, is much more than a defender, too.Hes a really dynamic return guy, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. But he plays great on defense, and hes a threat offensively, too, so hes a tremendous football player. Thats such an unusual combination.SPEIGHTS MOMENTMichigan quarterback Wilton Speight has been fantastic, with 15 touchdowns, three interceptions and a completion percentage of 64.5. But this will be a road test for the junior, who helped Michigan win at Minnesota last year. This is where we expected to be, this is where we wanted to be, and were here, so its rewarding, Speight said. But theres a lot more to do.STRUGGLING HAWKEYESIowa won the Big Ten West in 2015 and was favored to do it again. But last weeks 41-14 loss at Penn State was a sobering reminder that this years team simply isnt as good. In life, you have peaks, you have valleys, Ferentz said. We all do, individually, collectively, and thats real life. 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CINCINNATI -- Redshirt freshman quarterback Ross Trail headed for the cooler in the corner of the room and asked his teammates if they needed a drink. Given how theyd helped him through his first collegiate start, it was a fitting gesture.Tion Green ran for 83 yards and a late touchdown on Saturday, rallying Cincinnati to a 27-20 victory over Miami (Ohio), its 11th in a row over the regional rival.The Bearcats (3-1) pulled it out with a field goal and Greens 2-yard run with 5:09 to go, overcoming the loss of starting quarterback Hayden Moore. Moore suffered a sprained ankle during a 40-16 loss to Houston in the last game. Trail got into that game late and threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown.Cincinnati didnt reveal the quarterback change until right before kickoff. In his first start, Trail was 25 of 38 for 276 yards with two interceptions and an 11-yard touchdown run. He also fumbled on a sack.It was nerve-racking at first, Trail said. But overall, I thought I played well, not just me but the whole offense.Cincinnati rushed for 185 yards, taking the pressure off the passing game. Also, the defense clamped down in the fourth quarter.Ross made some mistakes, coach Tommy Tuberville said. We knew he was going to make some mistakes, but our defense showed up and made some plays.Miami (0-4) hasnt won at Nippert Stadium since 2002, losing six in a row in Cincinnati. The Bearcats got to keep the Victtory Bell trophy for another year.ddddddddddddI felt we could play toe-to-toe with Cincinnati, coach Chuck Martin said. We were going to grind and come close in the fourth quarter. They made some plays in that last drive so hats off to them.Cincinnati also had a new kicker -- Andrew Gantz is recovering from a leg injury. Josh Pasley was good from 28 and 23 yards, but missed badly on a 42-yard try in the closing seconds of the first half, which ended 10-10.THE TAKEAWAYMiami: RedHawks failed again for a signature win during their rebuilding. Theyre 5-35 over the last four seasons.Cincinnati: Tuberville said theres a chance that Moore could be back for the game next Saturday against South Florida. If not, Trail will start. Gunner Kiel, who was the starter the last two seasons, is third in line and didnt get into the game on Saturday.Hes ahead of Gunner in terms of knowing the offense, and Ross has a good arm, Tuberville said.UP NEXTMiami: Hosts Mid-American Conference rival Ohio, which has won nine of the last 10 in the series. The Bobcats won 34-3 in Athens last season.Cincinnati: Hosts the Bulls on Saturday night. The Bearcats lost at South Florida 65-27 last season. The Bulls (3-1) lost to No. 13 Florida State 55-35 on Saturday.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '